First, thanks for the many who mentioned their ROOMS as being the key component of any system. I keep saying it, but sometimes get push-back. For those who doubt it, I would ask why a city hires a specialist to design a concert hall when they could just build a cheap building with no design specs whatsoever. Maybe because they actually wanted people to COME to the concerts? Whatever. Believe what you want; doesn’t make it true.
As for money spent, I know EXACTLY what I would buy if I could, and it would probably cost more than $100,000. Largest Maggies, ARC 600T’s, etc. THAT would be a system that would last me a lifetime!
As for my former customers who DID buy such systems, congrats! You were capable of earning enough to indulge your hobby. People pay a million dollars+ for an old Mustang these days, 100% of which were huge piles of junk.
You pays your money and takes your choice!
Cheers!